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    M1530 - Won't charge battery, occurred same day as BIOS upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by sstackho, Nov 14, 2008.

  1. sstackho

    sstackho Notebook Guru

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    Well, my less-than-trusty M1530 has another problem.

    It won't charge a battery.

    I have two batteries and multiple AC adaptors. Vista will tell me "Plugged in, not charging" and the battery charge remaining does not increase.

    The BIOS screen says "AC Adaptor = Unknown device installed" when plugged in.

    This happened on the same day that I upgraded the BIOS from A09 to A11. I then tried downgrading to A08, but the problem persists.

    I'm on the phone with tech support now. Looks like they want to replace the motherboard.

    I hate this computer.
     
    sstackho, Nov 14, 2008
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  2. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Hey, I don't know if this helps or not..but I had a issue with my battery not holding a charge on my 1530. The brick would power...just not the battery.

    Dell ended up sending a Technician to my house also, to replace the Motherboard. And, they also sent a new brick/adapter.

    After the techician replaced the motherboard, it has ran really well ever since.
    (I still think the soldering was loose on the inside of the socket) :eek:

    So, make sure they also send you a new brick/adapter with Tehnician when they come to replace your motherboard! :D

    I'm sorry your having these troubles with your 1530 :( Hopefully it get's well soon for you.


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 14, 2008
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  3. sstackho

    sstackho Notebook Guru

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    Update: I flashed to the A09 BIOS, and now it is charging.

    I am too scared to touch it again.
     
    sstackho, Nov 14, 2008
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  4. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Well, you got it charging again ~ a good thing!..and LOL..you may as well *touch* it now..you will have to eventually, anyways! :D

    Hope it works for you! *crosses fingers*


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 14, 2008
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  5. Mrs.Lesnick

    Mrs.Lesnick Newbie

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    i just upgraded from A09 to A11 today too and i have the same problem, batt is idle and stuck at 3%, where did you find BIOS A09? thx
     
    Mrs.Lesnick, Nov 16, 2008
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  6. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Take the battery pack and AC power out

    Hold the power button for 30 seconds to discharge the system

    Try again
     
    flipfire, Nov 17, 2008
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  7. sstackho

    sstackho Notebook Guru

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    I googled "m1530 a09 bios" and followed the link to dell.com that appears after links to this forum.
     
    sstackho, Nov 17, 2008
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  8. Mrs.Lesnick

    Mrs.Lesnick Newbie

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    ok thx sstackho, and flipfire i will try that before downgrading my BIOS to A09
     
    Mrs.Lesnick, Nov 17, 2008
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  9. Alabhya

    Alabhya Notebook Guru

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    I had updated to A12 and my battery is completely drained. I have A09 but when i try flashing it says battery should be over 10% charged.

    Help please..
     
    Alabhya, Dec 14, 2008
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